Thanks to everyone that helped us move.
We had tons of help from our family and we want them to know how much we appreciate it.

Howdy Y'all

It's official we are Texans.
A month ago today we pulled into this town and called it home (OK no one will agree to call it that yet). It has been a crazy 4 weeks. We lived in a hotel for a week, went without a fridge for 3 weeks (don't ask), went to Houston and just got internet,cable and a phone -hence why there has been no posts. I actually really wish I would have been able to post because there were some good stories to tell.
We made great time getting here in 2 days. We even stopped for a quick hike in Moab.





We went to check into the hotel around the corner to find it book and ended up camping here at the duplex for the night. Landon started football the next day. It just so happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, at the hottest time of the day. I think it was 102. We got our warm welcome (bu du dum).
We spent the next few days at the hotel thinking the truck was going to come any day with our stuff. It finally made it and we got things moved in. For those of you who have moved with a moving company you will understand when I say they really just threw things at me and I told them where to throw it as fast as I could. I think it took 8 hours to load and 1 1/2 to unload.




A few days later Whitney and Grandma Susan made it. We were so happy to see them.
We got a quick jump on things. I think they got in sometime around midnight and we were up and at the school by 9:00 to get Whitney registered and to soccer practice by 10:30. She was off and running. We spent the next few days getting the kids enrolled in schools (that was a process) and showing Grandma Susan around.
We hit Rudy's.

It is this great little BBQ restaurant that someone recommended to Mike and I the first time we came out here. Before we left Whitney asked if she was dressed up enough for the restaurant. I laughed so hard, it is actually on the side of a gas station. -no kidding.
We hit the cupcake in a trailer.

It is actually called hey cupcake! but we call it cupcake in a trailer since it is :).
We also made a trip to the outlet mall and had dinner at the Oasis. It was fun to have her come and she was a great help in getting all the kids set with school and sports. It was very hot. I think we have been in the 100 for the last 15 days straight with a high of 107! add humidity to that and wow. I am pretty sure she will not come back in August again :). That's OK we understand.
We went to Houston for a soccer tournament the next weekend. I know everyone says "already?" Yep Whit made the team one week and they told us they wanted us to go to Houston the next weekend and the nuts that we are we agreed!!! We all make mistakes. It was just a big rush running around the next week getting forms,birth certificates and of course lots of money to the right people. Uniform ordered and picked up and driving an hour to get players pass picked up. Did I mention she had practice from 10:30 to 12:30 everyday on top of it and that I live in a town that I don't know where ANYTHING is. Thank goodness for GPS and being OK with being a bit lost.
Houston ended up being a lot of fun. My Aunt Catherine, Uncle Jonathan and their cute kids Ethan and Clair live there and it was so fun to see them. We got to see there house and have a nice visit and then the nice people they are they sat in the heat with us and watched Whitney play.



I don't know how poor Whit did it, it was so humid and she played the entire game. She says she is so sweaty she glistens like Edward Cullen.
The kids got started in school (post to follow)and we are getting settled. I wouldn't be honest if I told you it was all roses. The kids have had their hard days and miss friends and family back home but I think things are starting to get easier. I will admit it has been a bit harder on everyone then I thought it would be but I am still glad we took this adventure together.

One Year Blog Anniversary

I first started this scrapbook journal, one year ago, in August and I am so happy I did. I find it a lot of fun to look back on all we have done this last year. Of course I wish I had more time to post, there are times when I am so far behind I don't know where to start and it is a little work but well worth it.

I write to remember the 7 of every week, the 30 of every month, the 365 of every year. Because there is something wonderful in each and every one of them.

Tomorrow is the big day! We are moving! At this point I don't think it has really sunk in, it has been a stressful few weeks getting everything and everyone ready. I am dreading the last goodbye's so if I didn't actually say good bye to you please don't feel bad and yes I was trying to avoid the whole thing :).
I am going to pick up Mike from the airport in a few hours after not seeing him for a month. We are all excited to see him again.
Whitney is staying in Utah to go to girls camp and will fly out on the 9th. I can't wait to get our family together again.
So far moving has definitely been a lot of work but we are all still excited for the opportunity. Austin here we come.

My mom and my sisters are my best friends. I love them all so much. I am so thankful to have such a great support in my life.

I feel like this last month has been one big party!

Gram, Melissa, Natalie and Lorilee gave us one great Texas size going away party!

Whitney got tickets to see Justin Bieber for her birthday. Jenessa went as her chaperon. They had the time of their lives!

Cousin Party

Summer means a party with the cousins. Our kids always look forward to the few weeks in summer when everyone gets together in Utah. It ends up being a NON STOP PARTY! Sleep overs, BBQ's, swimming pools, parades, fireworks, movies,parks, bowling, the list goes on and on. They can't seem to get enough of each other.

The whole crew. Oldest to youngest (16-3weeks)
Jenessa,Whitney,Quinn,Landon,Tiana,Cade,Corbin,Maegan,Teegan,Brock,Marissa,Brayden,Ashlyn,Trevan

Happy 16th Anniversary

Happy 4th of July

Whitney is such a goof!

Mike flew home to celebrate the 4th with us. Saturday we hit the annual Sandy city parade and firework show with all the cousins. Sunday we had a BBQ and fireworks with the Maxfield clan.